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2022-006 — Reporting – HRSA (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Rural Distribution Assistance listing number: 93.498 Award year: 2022 Award period: 2022 Criteria: Recipients of amounts from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) must complete the required information in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal. Condition: The Hospital failed to submit required information to the HRSA Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal. Cause: The Hospital experienced turnover and extended vacancies in key finance department positions which resulted in delays in the completion of Period 4 HRSA reporting. Effect: The Hospital is not in compliance with federal program reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the Hospital obtain necessary resources to allow for completion of federal program reporting requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: All required PRF reporting has been submitted. Will comply should new or additional reporting requirements be added in the future.